Last updated: March 2, 2024
The weather in White Sands, United States, during August is characterized by an average temperature of 27°C (81°F). Highs can soar to 37°C (98°F), while lows may dip to 19°C (67°F). Typically, the humidity level in White Sands throughout August hovers around 57%.
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In August, White Sands averages 49 mm (1.9 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 10 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 13 hours 16 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 11 hours 11 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 50% probability of sunny days during this period.
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In August, the UV Index in White Sands reaches a maximum of 12, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 13:00 and 15:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.
| 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | |
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| UVI | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Exposure | Low | Moderate | High | VeryHigh | Extreme | VeryHigh | High | Moderate | Low | ||||
| Time to burn | 45 min | 30 min | 25 min | 15 min | 10 min | 15 min | 25 min | 30 min | 45 min | ||||